Polynesian Blue

Polynesian Blue Airlines also known as the International Airline of Samoa is a joint-venture between the Government of Samoa and Virgin Blue. The airline is based in Christchurch, New Zealand and offers direct flights each week between Auckland New Zealand and Samoa. Polynesian Blue plies the route from Apia Samoa to Brisbane and Sydney Australia and is also the only airline to connect both countries. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Polynesian Blue offers its passengers two travel classes, which include Economy and Premium Economy Cabins. Passengers who travel Premium Economy will enjoy more leg room than Economy travellers in the airline’s comfortable leather seats, free Live2air entertainment, refundable fares, and access to the lounges in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Each Velocity frequent flyer member that purchase a Polynesian Blue flight will earn credits and Velocity Points, which can be redeemed for seats at any time on any available Polynesian Blue flights or any Virgin Group airlines.

Polynesian Blue operates direct flights from Christchurch and Wellington to Samoa, Australia, Rarotonga and Tonga. The airline offers several domestic flights in between Auckland Christchurch and Wellington. Together with Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue airlines, Polynesian Blue also has connections from these cities. Additionally, the airline has alliances with various airlines including Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Hawaiian Airlines and Emirates. Polynesian Blue's main competitors include Qantas Airways and UAL Corporation.